Influence – The Starting Point of All Success

Objective: Evaluate how you are being influenced and how you are influencing.

• Mindset: What influence factors have created your current mindset? How is your mindset affecting how you influence others?
• Self-Image: The value that you see in yourself will directly affect the value you see in others and the way that you influence others.
• Self-Awareness: Understanding strengths, weaknesses, and motivations in yourself and guide you to better self-leadership and others leadership. Learning to link personality to a behavior style will help guide the way in which you influence others
• Communication Skills: Communication is only as good as it is received by others. Being clear, concise, and empathetic in your communication will help you build relationships based on trust and mutual respect. Effective communicators increase their influence quickly!
• Networking: Where are you connecting with others to learn and grow? What opportunities do you bring to others so they can learn and grow?

Key Action: Regularly reflect on your influence and work on becoming a person others want to follow.

Impact – Creating Meaningful and Lasting Change

Objective: Focus on making a positive, lasting difference in your community, industry, or the world.

• Find Your Purpose: Identify what drives you and what problems you are passionate about solving.
• Be Service-Oriented: Prioritize serving others. Successful impact is often born from a mindset of giving rather than receiving.
• Act with Integrity: Ensure your actions are aligned with your values, creating trust and credibility in your efforts to make a difference.
• Leverage Your Influence: Use your platform to champion causes or projects that create lasting, meaningful changes.
• Collaborate for Greater Impact: Team up with others who share your vision, multiplying your efforts and creating larger waves of change.

Key Action: Measure the impact of your actions by the lives changed, problems solved, and communities empowered.

3. Income – Achieving Financial Freedom and Growth

Objective: Build sustainable income streams that align with your values and empower you to live a life of abundance.

• Identify Value-Driven Opportunities: Choose income-generating activities that align with your purpose and allow you to make a positive impact.
•  Income can be viewed beyond just the money you earn. It can also include intangible assets that contribute to your overall success, such as:

  1. Network: The value of your relationships can often outweigh financial income. A strong, well-connected network can open doors to new opportunities, partnerships, and resources that can propel your career or business forward. Your network can lead to collaborations, referrals, mentorship, and support, all of which contribute to your long-term success.

  2. Knowledge and Skills: Continuous learning and skill development can be considered a form of income. The more knowledge and expertise you accumulate, the more valuable you become, which can increase your earning potential and career prospects over time.

  3. Reputation and Personal Brand: Building a solid reputation and personal brand is an asset that can bring future income. Being known for your integrity, expertise, and leadership attracts opportunities, clients, and partnerships that can turn into tangible benefits down the road.

  4. Time and Freedom: Income also means having the ability to control your time. Financial independence or passive income streams give you the freedom to pursue personal passions, spend time with loved ones, or invest in self-care, which ultimately enhances your quality of life.

  Thinking of income this way allows for a broader perspective on success, where building a meaningful life and career goes beyond just accumulating wealth.